This game looks great, I hope it's a little easier though, did anyone else feel like the AI in the first one was really cheap in the harder races? I just want to thank the reviewers at ign, its nice having a review before the game comes out, I know I can't wait to get some of this seasons new games so thanks again.

Motorstorm being a launch title was vastly overrated, and probably only merited a 7/10 in truth. So its a no brainer that a sequel that comes free of the hype and buzz surrounding a new console gets scored on its own merits. Personally I'd have knocked a .5 off it. So a 8.3 isnt something to complain about really

Still don't see why reviewers will "attack" a game or criticize one because there is no challenge, then when a game comes out that is harder and requires practice and a buildup of skill of a certain weapon or in this case, a track, the reviewer will say its a bit of a pain and marks it down. WTF? Make up your mind. Either you want a challenge or you say you want one so you don't get called out for liking it easy.

In either case, don't bash it, just say...
"It was too hard for me because I suck and I am just a reviewer who doesn't want to put in the time to actually get good at the game and I also would like the HIDDEN SHORTCUTS to not be so hidden and be marked with a huge FLUORESCENT YELLOW & GREEN SIGNS that say 'SHORT CUT HERE!!!' so I know where to go because I am the noobest reviewer."

Anybody who thinks Pure is better than this has serious problems and needs help? Saying you could pick between MotorStorm and Pure and chose Pure is like saying I could get Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano or Opel Astra and I got Opel and "i do not regret at all"

Avtandil: Anybody who thinks Pure is better than this has serious problems and needs help? Saying you could pick between MotorStorm and Pure and chose Pure is like saying I could get Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano or Opel Astra and I got Opel and "i do not regret at all"

Being able to understand opinions really should be on the internet's list of minimum requirements.

In case anyone is interested there is a site you can go to to get free PS3/Xbox360 games and accessories/game cards among lots of other things. All it requires is to take your time to fill out some surveys to get as low as 8 measly points. Link is below.

I have to say I am very disappointed. The first one rocked...except you felt like you were driving on ice sometimes instead of mud. Actually most of the time. That's my only complaint, but it is magnified now because this is the second installment and it feels worse than the first. Not only did they not fix/tweak it...it's actually worse in this one. Too bad...game is going back.

We have a name for people who still play racing games, they're called people to retarded to be good at shooter games. Pick up a shooting game and get the real online experience you know where, sure as fuck not PS3.

why thanks ... it was quite original .. i mean .. who in this whole forum uses quotes from ben these days ...

and the reason i am not saying i enjoyed the game is because i didnt ...but i liked it in a presentable way ... looks good ... period ...

and as i pointed out ... to make this better they could have simply tweaked it ( hench .. the polish ) just a little bit more

i mean .. the worst games come out whe people are half assed to make a perfect game with all the right elements in it (haze) and not finish it all the way ...

if you want me to point out every single thing that is wrong with this game ..

1 graphics .. good .. but a bit more effort with the texturing could have made it perfect

2 the sudden dismemberment ... just a little more would have been almost like burn out .. but better ..

3 sound ... it would have been better if they didnt have so much bass that the ps3 sound card could have output .. instead we got shattered bass that sounds like my cat choking on a furball

4 where are the tire tracks ... i mean this is suppost to be a rally style game right ? ... i mean .. a dark line would have done it ...

5 everything looks like they have just been re using the same polygons and put on new textures ... ( Ala gears of war 2 )

6 this game has split screen and PSN ... so why dont you support lan games instead ~~ !!! ... i mean .. simple hex code would have already put a multiplayer game in local connection speed

.. meh .. u see what im saying about just a little polish ? ... i mean .. just a little more .. then they would have made everything perfect ... and thinking about that is already fustration enough ..

and im adressing everything you said ...

what would i gain u ask ? .. well .. thats and easy one .. every one will finaly be in 1 console format ( ala ps2 style ) .. then you get games with a higher bar of graphical level ( no m games that are severed by the 360's limit ) ... but thats not hardly the point .. cos i was just pointing out that you wouldnt get this game cos you want to keep your 360 as number 1

( go ahead and sell it .. your just going to buy it later anyway ... )

i hate gays .. and it's true .. what can i do ? .. lie about it ?

anyway .. is there is any hatred towards me at the end of this comment .. it justs means that you care

oh and the not enough money ... you saying that your rich and that you can afford all the better games that are coming out this month and the next ? ... well thats just good for you ...

as for the majority of teenagers and young adults
that doesnt make as much money as you do ... and is working hard just to eat the next day ... well we have to make a few choices dont we .. were not all selfish pricks ...

wow ign is so retarded they make no sense at all first of all they say that everything in the game is better the graphics, play, and bugs fixed, and split screen they say the game as a hole is better yet they give it a lower score. kinda retarded they realy messed this one up

wow ign is so retarded they make no sense at all first of all they say that everything in the game is better the graphics, play, and bugs fixed, and split screen they say the game as a hole is better yet they give it a lower score. kinda retarded they realy messed this one up

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I'm with them on this on, they usually score sequels lower if they don't improve or give a newer experience. Or it could be written by a different person. The first reviewer was over-zealous in his score, methinks.

wow ign is so retarded they make no sense at all first of all they say that everything in the game is better the graphics, play, and bugs fixed, and split screen they say the game as a hole is better yet they give it a lower score. kinda retarded they realy messed this one up

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No, you are the retard. This might better than the first, but it's been over a year since that game and the overall standard for software on PS3 has been raised. Why is that so hard to understand? Using a little logic helps.

I always love the rating score debates with every review. Suffice to say I've played some poorly rated games & had a lot of fun with them, even ones that are *gasp* not rated over 9.5! I own the first one, played the Pacific Rift demo, and will buy this one & thoroughly enjoy it.

Hey ign'ers. I bought my PS3 about 1 year about for $499. It was the 80GB version that came with motorstorm. I really enjoyed the first Motorstorm but it got pretty boring after playing the same tracks over and over. I never went online and played for some reason. However, I'll be playing the 2nd one online for sure. I'll have to pretty much agree with the review here. After buying the game I have no regrets. I spent most all night playing it last night and most say it's quite fun! I like the addition of the Monster trucks and the tracks are really good with lots of routes. It seems like it could be a little more challenging but I think it's just starting to get more difficult now. Great game and I love the tropical environment!

I'm not sure how "logical" it is for something that is better than something else to be rated lower. Although, I do agree that it is probably very tricky trying to come up with a specific number to rate a game when trying to compare it to every other game.

In case anyone is interested there is a site you can go to to get free PS3/Xbox360 games and accessories/game cards among lots of other things. All it requires is to take your time to fill out some surveys to get as low as 8 measly points. Link is below.

What about all the cars i purchased and downloaded for Motorstorm last year? It would be nice to be able to use those cars in Motorstorm: The pacific rift. At least i havn't seen any of my downloaded cars in there yet. Let me know if you have.

i thought the game was amazing but in the higher ranks it seemed like the other drivers were going out of their way to take me out even if it would affect their position, made extremely frustrating for me but good overall

Pure boost system is simple. The risk/reward element is countered by the depth of choosing how much to boost etc.(It's pretty in depth) in MS 2. The tracks in MS 2 are designed far better and are more enjoyable. Plus MS 2 has split-screen. Tricks in pure aren't that special anyway. They look flashy but have no depth and just involve pressing a button and watching. So basically they r just a novelty so it doesn't matter that MS 2 doesn't have them.

this game looks so awsome, the type of game i loved playng as a child, something that is missing from xbox is these classic type of games that are just so fun and satisfying. i hope it has online. im planning on getting a ps3 at the end of this year. yes, christmas, im a 20 year old man waiting for my ps3 for christmas... hey, dont judge me, its a reccession in the UK and tere is no jobs.

I love the physics of this game and Motorstorm the original. They both offer smooth and realistic gaming, without the choppy-ness of most other games. I love the upgraded and varied selection of vehicles as well as the tracks available to race on. It entertains me to find a hidden ramp off to the side that went unnoticed until a few seconds before.

i had a few problems with the game myself. it is very difficult to turn when you first play it and you will often not be able to designate the road from the off road. there is also a lack of content like vehicles and such. but on the good side the graphics are very good and it is a good game if anything they could have fixed it would be the control layout, i often find myself riding the boost w/o knowing it and having a sharp turn that just wipe out on.